Locke has spent over 3 years at the helm of Clan Naga Sadow as its top leader, and has spent time at every level of leadership in the Clan. Organizing nearly 100 competitions and providing leadership and guidance and opportunity for members of the organization. His leadership and counsel have most definitely had an impact on other members of the community and in reflecting back on all he has accomplished he should stand among the Elders. Congratulations Locke.

Lord Evio Nezsa, 2022-01-12 23:48:22 UTC

I think that Locke Sonjie has more than committed a long-term devotion to our club, and to Clan Naga Sadow. Whereas some members have served once as Consul of a Clan and then moved on to greener pastures, Rogues, or just plain old retirement, Locke has stuck with Clan Naga Sadow. Having served as Consul back in 2012-2013, he came to serve again another 2 years from 2015-2017. It was under Locke's leadership that we saw events such as Ashes Fall, Awakenings, Operation: Firestorm among many other Operations.

Even though Locke stepped away from the Consul life and all the delightful stresses that can bring, he has continued to serve in our membership. Locke has spent literal years as a Battleteam Leader, then returned to Aedile before again serving as Quaestor. Looking back at Locke's dossier, he has a tidy little bundle of internet shinies to show for his service.

Though not all of Locke's contributions have been quite as upfront as his time as Consul, he has been a valued supporter- and critic- of the Upper Summit. He has not been afraid to call me out on things that we are doing poorly. In that way, I think of him as more than just a subordinate or peer, and maybe more as a good internet friend. I mean, he might seem a bit prickly from time to time, but Locke has historically gotten results.

Thinking back on my Journeyman days, Locke had an ability to craft enjoyable events and activities that I still envy. Here is the thing I do want to circle about to, though. Locke could very well have just coasted along. Locke could have very well just gone poof and run away leaving all of us and Sang very sad. Locke is a fun, if slightly offbeat individual. Whether is has been in organizing the HMR Master of Puzzles competitions, small events like HMR Dark Flame, his part in the Arbiters of Sadow series we once used to select Blackguards, Null Zero, his part in running the CNS/CSP Shattered Ties event, Operations Firestorm and Cobalt, Awakenings, Red Fury...

I could go on. Locke as Consul was quite the trip. From his promotion and beyond, I did take a peek over his hard numbers. I can spout off the usual sort of stuff. He has gobs of competitions organized (41), co-organized (29), and participated in (261). He has been a storm of Fire and Earth Clusters, with some 75 PvP and 257 PvE entries. He has completed 53 fiction activities, 9 ACC battles. He has clocked out over 50k words, 29 RO posts and another 25k words from just the latter. Clusters in the four usual flavors: 393 of Fire, 163 of Ice, 3371 of Earth and 57 of Graphite. He has recieved 4 Seals of Loyalty and a variety of Vendetta Seals: 19 Wrath, 10 Fury, 12 Discord, 5 Visions and 7 Enmity.

Looking at his recent Sapphire Blade and then his Amethyst Kukri back in 2016 and I think it does paint a picture of consistency. True, retiring from Consul does tend to slow one down. In the time he served as Consul, our unit was second for active members. We had lots of members reach Knight, we had stability, and our Clan saw growth under his leadership. In the times since, he has helped us to update our fleet and military assets several times. He brought about the Dominion, which as I alluded to above, was a high point in my early DB/CNS career. Actually, looking back at the Amethyst Kukri reccs that Locke received you can see that Sang's words echo how willing Locke is to point out how a course can be corrected for the good of his unit and his fellow members.

The fact is that, without the influence of Locke, I don't think that Clan Naga Sadow would be in half the state that it is today. I think that given the quality of his contributions, given the heart he has poured into the Clan, and the longevity with which he has continued to do so that Locke is already an Elder in his own right. As such, I lift my voice in support of this promotion.

This recognition is more than overdo, and I hope that even though it took us a long time to hold his achievements up, that Locke will still be with us for a long time to come.

Well done, Locke. I guess that tonight your drinks will be on me.

Bentre

Bentre Stahoes, 2022-01-07 00:44:49 UTC

WoW! So, these Elder promos are just a flipping HUGE honor for me to be a part of. I won't go into a long soapbox of everything that Locke has been involved in because the Boss already laid that out. I just want to attest to Locke as a person, mentor and member to the Clan and Club.

Locke is a one of those folks that every Clan should have. He is a member that has set a foundation within the Clan. A Summiteer on multiple occasions, Locke has had a hand in developing CNS both indirectly and directly. From his former Consul days to just being a staunch mentor to us. He is one of those folks that calls a spade a spade and is true to his word.

Locke's ability to see things in a different light has continually bolstered the Clan and our members to grow in a more positive and informative manner. His knowledge is more than an asset to the Clan, he is just a walking CNS encyclopedia. He has assisted Summit on SEVERAL occasions, and I know for me, regardless of whether we agree on a topic or not, I know that his inputs are ALWAYS for the betterment of the CLAN. A fact that I admire and respect of a man that is WELL DESERVING of this promotion. It truly is an honor to be a part of your Elder promotion, Congrats Sir!

Adept DarkHawk Sadow, 2022-01-07 17:44:28 UTC

A'lora has spent years as a leader in Clan Odan-Urr, working on the summit far longer than he spent as the key leader as the Consul for over a year. After which he has given incredible support to the DC offices he has engaged with contributing to the Herald office, as well as the Voice and Regent offices, at each stop providing support and improving the experience for members with his leadership and guidance. Personally supporting me as I worked on projects as Deputy Grand Master making key contributions to some projects that took place to improve member experience and quality of life. I look back at the sacramental medals and merit medals earned during his time as a leader and thinking about how he contributed and built so much content, and so many words I had trouble reading them all and not just skimming and had trouble not seeing A'lora among the ranks of Elders in this club for his incredible contributions. Congratulations A'lora on your promotion.

Lord Evio Nezsa, 2022-01-12 23:48:31 UTC

A’lora or Moro as many know him is a bit of a legend in Odan-Urr as the first Consul of Clan Odan-Urr and one who’s record of service stretches all the way back to the formation of House Odan-Urr. The list of positions and projects he has worked on since his last promotion spans almost the entire breadth of Brotherhood activity; the Voice, Regent, and Herald offices all benefited from his service as did the Odan-Urr summit. As Consul Moro shepherded Odan-Urr from a struggling House to a full-blown Clan with a strong foundation. Everything from our lore, the culture of our summit to the standard set for our titleholders was established by Moro. When it became clear we outgrow New Tython, our home as House, Moro helped create Kiast the system we are still fleshing out almost six years later. All the leaders that came after, myself included, have followed in his footsteps.

You would think one who basically helped establish a successful clan would rest on their laurels and enjoy a well-deserved retirement. Not Moro. When the summit needed him, he stepped up. When the club needed his skills, he stepped up. Time and time again. Another aspect of Moro is his down-to-earth humility. All the things he’s done and all the times he answered the call were done quietly, with no expectation of reward or the spotlight. Things needed to be done and he did them. That is the attitude of an elder.

Elders are those who work for the good of the entire community and make a positive impact for the club. Sometimes that impact takes the form of a massive project or systems change but sometimes it’s a lengthy period of impactful and consistent service. Odan-Urr simply would not be the place it without Moro and the club is a better place for his consistent service. On behalf of Odan-Urr and the club thank you for everything you do.

Turel Sorenn
Proconsul, Odan-Urr

Councillor Turel Sorenn, 2022-01-08 20:57:08 UTC

I can honestly say that this Clan, along with the entirety of the Club, would not be what it is today if it wasn’t for the hard work and dedication Moro has put into both over the years. Our deep lore, the complexity of biomes of many of our worlds, and rich stories over the years have made Odan-Urr an inviting and immersive place where members can create elaborate backstories and breathe new life into their characters. We have Moro to thank for much of it.

Since his last promotion, Moro has earned 2 Sapphire Blades, 3 Steel Crosses, 2 Anteian Crosses, and 1 Dark Cross. He has participated in 209 competitions earning himself 4 Gold Nova, 2 Silver Nova, 2 Bronze Nova, 5 Crescents with Diamond Stars, 2 Crescents with Ruby Stars, 13 Crescents with Amethyst Stars, 5 Crescents with Sapphire Stars, 7 Crescents with Emerald Stars, 6 Crescents with Topaz Stars and 1 Crescent with Quartz Star. His gaming activities have earned him 11 Pendants of Blood, 246 Clusters of Fire, and 532 Clusters of Earth. His 16,790 words of fiction and 6 ACC battles have earned him 63 Clusters of Ice. For his art, he’s earned 36 Clusters of Graphite. He has also organized 14 competitions, co-organized 14, 3 Dark Side Scrolls, 1 Legion of the Scholar, 2 Seals of Loyalty, 13 Seals of Wrath, 10 Seals of Fury, 12 Seals of Discord, 11 Seals of Visions, 3 Seals of Enmity, passed 26 Shadow Academy courses and earned 2 degrees.

Moro has also held the positions of Consul, Praetor to the Voice, Quaestor, Magistrate to the Herald, Magistrate to the Regent, and Praetor to the Deputy Grand Master.

Thank you Moro for everything you’ve contributed to Odan-Urr since its creation. This has been a home for many and will continue to be, long into the future. Congratulations on this well-earned promotion to Elder!

Revak Kur
Consul, Odan-Urr

Ambassador Revak K'Urr, 2022-01-10 19:23:27 UTC

Shotblastingmachine, you have successfully completed the Trial of Identity and confirmed your e-mail address, for which you have earned the rank of Apprentice. While you may currently be on a shuttle to House Tyranus, I will continue to follow your progress with great interest.

May the Force guide you, Apprentice,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-12 12:26:47 UTC

You're already beginning to make a name for yourself, Malephisius. I have heard reports from House Galeres that you have managed to:

• Perform a basic activity, such as contacting the house/clan summit

I have recommended you for immediate promotion.

Congratulations, and may the Force guide you, Novice,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-07 22:06:39 UTC

Today I am taking action on something that probably should have happened a couple years ago.

Frosty Romanae Tarentae was one of the DB’s best gamers. His name was always somewhere in the top three for GJW and Vendetta gaming events. One of the last true PvP gamers, Frosty was a force to be reckoned with in Jedi Academy. But above all, he was someone who loved gaming and enjoyed participating and having fun with the members of this club.

Since his last promotion in 2016, Frosty has earned multiple accolades including sacramental awards, merit medals, novae, crescents, and over a thousand clusters. He organized and ran over 70 competitions, and participated in (and in many cases won) just as many.

Sadly, we lost Frosty in 2018. It is my hope that this posthumous promotion to Elder provides some closure to those who knew him, and also truly recognizes a person who gave so much to this club.

Frosty was one of the best, and while he did not live to see this promotion, it is still well deserved and long overdue.

Congratulations, Frosty. You are missed.

Darth Dracaryis, 2022-01-07 05:29:42 UTC

Shard, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Have an approved character sheet on record
• Write 750 words of character fiction as reviewed and approved by your unit leadership or master.

I will continue to watch your progress, Shard, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-06 19:18:27 UTC

Having served 21 days in the rank, Balthasar continues to become a great(er) member of Arcona! He has completed 10 out of the 9 requirements for promotion including participation in 19 competitions, 3 of which he placed in! He also organised and closed a gaming competition, as well as earning 2 pendants of blood! On top of that, he passed the 2 leadership exams with flying colours and reached rank IV in the Shadow Academy, exceeding expectations once more.

Due to all these hard-earned achievements, I thus recommend Balthasar for his next Journeyman rank! Congratulations Balthasar, and carry on with the good work.

Envoy Zuza Lottson, 2022-01-06 16:47:23 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Emile saber. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which include:

• Join the Dark Brotherhood Discord and link your dossier
• Participate in 2 competitions

An expedited recommendation for your promotion has been transmitted to the Master-at-Arms.

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-04 00:11:34 UTC

KD9038, you continue to impress. You're growing more competent each day and you will surely rival the Dark Council when the time is right. You have met the requirements for promotion, and a recommendation has been filed. Your accomplishments include:

• Have been awarded 20 Clusters of Earth (A Cluster of Fire counts as two Clusters of Earth)
• Join the Dark Brotherhood Discord and link your dossier

I will continue to watch your progress, KD9038, but my direct intervention in your promotions must come to an end.

You will go far within this Brotherhood.

May the Force guide you, Journeyman,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-03 23:30:30 UTC

It seems that not a day goes past where I do not hear about you, Shard. Your superiors have sent glowing records regarding your accomplishments, which include:

• Gain Trust Level 1 on the Dark Brotherhood Discourse Forums
• Participate in 1 competition
• Pass 2 non-Fundamentals Shadow Academy courses

An expedited recommendation for your promotion has been transmitted to the Master-at-Arms.

May the Force guide you, Proselyte,

Adept Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae
Headmaster

Ciara Tearnan Rothwell Tarentae, 2022-01-03 01:43:58 UTC